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Thursday, November 22, 2018

Today! Afternoon Intersections: Images and (Re)construction of Knowledge

Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) is hosting a discussion this afternoon designed to see "what can occur when two scholars explore unexpected intersections between their research?"  Carleton academics Dr. Emilie Cameron and Rana Abughannam will be speaking about their current research in relation to the exhibitions at CUAG. Hear two... More

Friday, March 30, 2018

Founders Seminar April 6 cancelled

Due to the ongoing labour disruption on campus, we regretfully have had to cancel the upcoming (April 6) Founders Seminar in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. We hope to resume seminars with a full department... More

Monday, March 19, 2018

Founders Seminar March 23 cancelled

Due to the ongoing labour disruption on campus, we regretfully have had to cancel this week's (March 23) Founders Seminar in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. We hope to resume seminars with a full department... More

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Founders Seminar March 9 cancelled

Due to the ongoing labour disruption on campus, we regretfully have had to cancel tomorrow's (March 9) Founders Seminar in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. We hope to bring back Dr. Benoy at a future... More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Founders Seminar | Tiny Houses and the Northern Nomad Project

The Department of Geography and Environmental studies will host their first Founders Seminar of the 2017/18 academic year on Friday September 25th. Dr. Scott Bucking from the School of Architecture presents his project "Tiny Houses and the Northern Nomad Project." Please join us at the Tiny Houses (outside the School of Architecture) at 2:30pm.... More

Friday, June 30, 2017

Congratulations to our 2016-2017 graduating students!

On Friday June 16, 2017 the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies staff, faculty, friends and families attended spring convocation to celebrate our many graduating students. We wholeheartedly congratulate all the Ph.D., MA, Msc., BA, BA Honours, Bsc. and Bsc honours students who received their degrees on this day.  We wish you all the... More

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Office Closure Announcement

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies will close at 1:30pm on Friday, June 16, in order for staff to attend the Convocation Ceremony of our students.  We will re-open on Monday, June 19 at 8am.  We apologize for any inconvenience. Congratulations to all our graduating... More

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Retirement Reception for Steve Prashker

Congratulations Steve Prashker! Please join us in celebrating Steve Prashker’s close to 40 years of service at Carleton University. Light refreshments will be served. Presentations will begin at 3:30 p.m. When: June 12, 2017 Time: 3:00 pm — 5:30 pm Location: Dunton Tower Room:... More

Thursday, March 30, 2017

2nd Annual Bake Your Thesis

It's everyone's favourite event of the year and it's happening this Friday, March 31! The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies Presents: Bake Your Thesis!  We invite you to come out and support the hard working students and this light-hearted event. DGES graduate students have been slaving over hot ovens to create something delicious... More

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Founders Seminar – Dr. Tammara Soma presents: “(Re)framing the food waste narrative: The infrastructures of urban food consumption and food waste in Indonesia”

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies presents Founders Seminar, which will be held this Wednesday March 15th at 3pm in A410 Loeb.  Dr. Tammara Soma from the University of Toronto will be giving a talk about “(Re)framing the food waste narrative: The infrastructures of urban food consumption and food waste in Indonesia.”... More

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Founders Seminar – Dr. Laura Pitkanen, “The State Comes Home: Radiation and In-Situ Dispossession in Everyday Life”

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies presents Founders Seminar on Friday, March 10th at 3pm in Loeb A410. This Founders Seminar features Dr. Laura Pitkanen and her research seminar titled "The State Comes Home: Radiation and In-Situ Dispossession in Everyday Life." Abstract: Dr. Laura Pitkanen analyzes how the radioactive... More

Monday, March 6, 2017

DGES Presents: Dr. David Hugill Settler Colonial Theory and the Limits of “Colonial City” Thinking

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies presents a special Founders Seminar on Wednesday, March 8th at 3pm in Loeb A410. This Founders Seminar presents Dr. David Hugill and his talk titled "Settler Colonial Theory and the Limits of “Colonial City” Thinking." Dr. Hugill is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow with Simon Fraser University's... More

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